Recent content by JimPA

Thanks tdo805. Are you saying a tool is required because I am using stainless instead of carbon steel? Now that you bring this up, I never used the method in the video below with stainless steel. I know Rivet Nut makes a hand tool and pneumatic hand tool. I like your solution better because...

Thanks for the reply tdo805. I believe some members with 5th generation 4Runners with KDSS moved the right-passenger circlips from the lower position to the top position. Some with KDSS kept the right-passenger circlips in the factory position. The FJ Crusier and 4Runner TRD suspension kits...

I don't want to buy the kit below. All KDSS 4Runners need is (2) M8 [which has the required 1.25 thread pitch] 304 Stainless Steel Rivet Nut Threaded Rivetnut Insert. I usually don't use anti seize compound on threads but will here. Note: Never use a torque wrench when anti seize compound is...

I misinterpreted Saker reply. From pictures, it appears both kits below have the groove for the snap ring in the same place. Me "Also 0verland3r, I looked at a TRD Pro and your shock reservoirs placement was very close to where the factory placed them." What I was trying to say is I looked at...

Since you have KDSS have you decided about moving the front right strut, spring mount, snap ring from the bottom position to the top position to try to level your 4Runner? I'm not sure what I am going to do.

Also worth pointing out plasticsnaks [OP] post. I would add, understand the risks before undertaking this project. Take all safety precautions including safety glasses.

In case anyone missed KP Texan excellent post which contain Toyota documentation on the installation of PTR13-89150 which is very similar to the kits below. The Service PDF includes "10. Adjust the Vertical Headlamp Aim." as well as torques. PTR13-89160 This part fits the following...

If frankramo777 somehow = Frank Toyota Scion Hyundai Subaru, I almost bought from you. I got the last PTR13-35140 from olathetoyota.com. I always hate getting the last one. Some of the boxes were opened but they checked out.

Akkording and 0verland3r - Thanks for the helpful replies. Also 0verland3r, I looked at a TRD Pro and your shock reservoirs placement was very close to where the factory placed them.

Shocks/struts should NOT leak oil. I have many questions about where the these parts were in relationship to the other boxes and side of the big box. I assume you checked the box that contained all the parts and verified by size of oil mark and location that the oil didn't come from an outside...

Some members don't reuse their top hats. You can see the top hat in pbstriker38 photo. You'll want to at lease inspect your top hat for wear. Some members posted suggestions on where to get new top hats...

0verland3r - Saker's reply to Diablo6 may be of interest to you. Direct link to Diablo6 post. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/251418-bilstein-trd-pro-suspension-kit-sale-ptr13-35140-a-18.html#post2930847 Also, you have me a little concerned about ride stiffness. Appears you have...

I tried to link directly to BarDev post that had screen captures showing Toyota.com let him add PTR13-89160 to a 4Runner with KDSS. I also tried to show that the differences between PTR13-89160 and PTR13-35140 may not be as much as I originally thought. I have a 2014 with KDSS and I ordered...

mgproudfit - I was comparing the PTR13-89160 VS PTR13-35140: PTR13-89160 This part fits the following vehicles: Toyota: 4Runner 2010 - 2017 Toyota: FJ Cruiser 2010 - 2014 PTR13-35140 Application: Toyota: FJ Cruiser 2007 - 2014 Your post made the point perfectly that both the...

NorCal TRD OR - I had the same questions as you. I'm not looking for anything more than 1" of front lift. I don't run oversized tires. I just (finally) pulled the trigger on the Bilstein TRD Pro suspension kit, PTR13-35140. Won't know if there is still units available till tomorrow. If you...